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Why is Bayou Classic not in New Orleans?

Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, organizers moved the 2005 event from the Superdome to Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, where many of New Orleans' evacuees were living. This was the only time that the Bayou Classic was held outside of Louisiana.

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Who won the most bayou classics?

The Southern University Jaguars lead the Bayou Classic series with 24 wins. Grambling State University currently has 23 wins in the series. According to the official website, Bayou Classic brings more than 200,000 visitors to New Orleans each year, with a $50 million economic impact during Thanksgiving weekend.
One may also ask: who won the bayou classic in new orleans?
Grambling
Grambling head coach Terrence Graves celebrates winning the Bayou Classic at the Caesars Superdome Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Grambling won 29-26.

Who won Bayou Classic 2019?

Southern
Southern clinches SWAC West title, 30-28 over Grambling

Ladarius Skelton passed for two touchdowns and Southern blocked a field goal with 5 seconds left to clinch the Southwest Athletic Conference West Division title with a 30-28 win over Grambling in the Bayou Classic on Saturday.
When was the last Bayou Classic?
*In 2005, the Bayou Classic was in Houston, Texas after Hurricane Katrina and in Apr. 2021 the game was in Shreveport, Louisiana after the COVID-19 pandemic.

What happened to the Bayou Classic?

For the first time since 1974, the Bayou Classic football game will not be played in New Orleans. As a result of COVID-19 safety protocols, the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State Tigers will face off at Independence Stadium in Shreveport instead of the Super Dome.
Thereof, will the bayou classic be played in new orleans this year?
NEW ORLEANS – Tickets for the 49th Annual Bayou Classic, Presented by Procter & Gamble, go on sale Thursday, . Bayou Classic fans may also purchase tickets for the ever-popular Battle of the Bands & Greek Show to be held on Friday, Nov, at the Caesars Superdome.

Is the Bayou Classic Cancelled?

Due to the postponement of the 2020 NCAA Division I FCS season, the first-ever springtime Bayou Classic game was scheduled for , in Shreveport.
Who won the Bayou Classic last year?
Southern Jaguars Football

NEW ORLEANS (WAFB) - The Southern Jaguars (4-7, 3-5 SWAC) fall to Grambling State (4-7, 3-5 SWAC) 29-26 in the 48th Annual Bayou Classic.

Accordingly, who won the 2021 bayou classic battle of the bands?

The Southern University Human JukeBox
After two long anticipated years, the Jukebox is back in the annual Battle of the Bands in the Superdome. On Friday, Nov, the 48th annual Battle of the Bands took place and of course, The Southern University Human JukeBox brought home the win.

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